Lisa's Gold Native Azalea is a large open deciduous shrub with medium green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Extremely fragrant clusters of golden honeysuckle-like flowers bloom from red tipped buds in late spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Mulch in winter. Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron austrinum 16zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
